Alabama notebook: Freshman receiver Black back from injury

1:18 AM,
Nov. 13, 2012

Written by

Mark Edwards
Special to the Advertiser

Freshman receiver Chris Black rejoined practice last week after huring his shoulder in the preseason, but head coach Nick Saban said no decision has been made about allowing him to play in games this year.

Black required surgery for the injury, which happened in August. When he returned to practice, he wore a black non-contact jersey.

"He's cleared for activity, but he's not cleared for contact," Saban said. "He really is not cleared to play yet. He's just out there doing drills. Maybe in another month or so, he would be cleared for contact, then we could make some decision. ...